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Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings
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The slender material may catch the
saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
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Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw switched off and away from
your body. When transporting or storing the chain saw always fit the guide bar cover.
Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the
moving saw chain.
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Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories.
Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
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Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery
causing loss of control.
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Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw for purposes not intended. For example: do not
use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials. Use of the
chain saw for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guide
bar up and back towards the operator.
Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar
rapidly back towards the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result
in serious personal injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into
your saw.
As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free
from accident or injury.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or
conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
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Maintain a firm grip, with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles, with
both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback
forces. (Fig.1) Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are
taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.
Fig.1
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Do not overreach and do not cut above shoulder height. This helps prevent unintended tip
contact and enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected situations.